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Leave your emailHKEX has issued a notice regarding the delisting of China 21st Century Education Group Limited (Stock Code: 1598). The HKEX Hong Kong market will be closed on October 19, while all MSCI, currency and interest rate products in the derivatives market will remain tradable on that day. The Hong Kong market will resume normal operations on October 20.
Read originalThe Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited announced that the shares of China Changqi New Energy Group Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 8039) will be delisted with effect from 9:00 a.m. on October 12, 2026. The company's shares have been suspended since July 2, 2025. As it failed to meet the resumption guidance requirements by July 1, 2026, the Listing Committee decided on July 31, 2026 to cancel its listing status, and the company subsequently withdrew its review application.
Read originalIndia hosted a seminar under the Asia Initiative framework, with the core topic of enhancing the effective use of Common Reporting Standard (CRS) data. The event was coordinated by relevant mechanisms of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Read originalOn October 7, 2026, the Federal Reserve released the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting held on September 15-16, 2026. The minutes are typically released three weeks after the date of the policy decision and are based solely on the information available to the Committee at the time of the meeting. The minutes are available on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System website. Media inquiries can be sent to [email protected] or by calling 202-452-2955.
Read originalOn October 8, 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a circular to all authorized institutions regarding complaints related to debt collection agents engaged by authorized institutions. This circular is linked to multiple previous versions of circulars on the same topic, including documents issued on August 19, 2024, March 26, 2026, and April 10, 2024.
Read originalThis content focuses on the current global rankings of countries by the percentage of millionaires, but does not disclose core information such as the specific list of countries, the percentage of millionaires, or the relevant statistical methodology.
Read originalThe HKEX has issued a director unsuitability statement and censured six relevant directors of Huissen Home Group Limited (stock code: 2127) for failing to cooperate with investigations by the HKEX and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. If any current director remains in a director or senior management position at the company or its subsidiaries 14 days after the disciplinary statement is issued, the HKEX will cancel the listing of the company's shares under Rule 2A.10A(2)(b) of the Listing Rules.
Read originalThe MPFA released provisional MPF investment return data up to the end of September 2026, with returns net of fees and charges. Since the MPF system's inception, equity funds and mixed asset funds, which account for 81% of total MPF assets, have delivered average annualised net returns of 5.1% and 4.7% respectively, compared with an annualised inflation rate of 1.8% over the same period. Under the Default Investment Strategy launched in 2017, the Core Accumulation Fund has delivered an average annualised net return of 7.1% since inception, compared with an annualised inflation rate of 1.8% over the same period.
Read originalInvestHK announced on October 5, 2026 that Kyrgyzstan commercial bank Bakai Bank has been granted a Hong Kong banking licence by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, becoming the first Central Asian bank to enter the Asia-Pacific region. The bank will establish a restricted-licence bank in Hong Kong under the name Bakai Bank Open Joint-Stock Company (Hong Kong Branch), serving the trade, investment and capital needs of the Central Asia–Asia-Pacific economic corridor. InvestHK will continue to assist the bank in exploring sustainable development financing and RMB-denominated financing business.
Read originalIn a blog post, the Chairman of the MPFA announced that the eMPF Platform will launch a one-stop MPF account information enquiry service on October 5. The service is available to MPF scheme members, authorized persons, estate representatives, and those prioritizing the estates of deceased scheme members, allowing them to enquire about trustee and scheme names, account numbers, and balance information. Applications require submission of corresponding authorization or legal documentation based on identity, and account information will only be provided after identity and authorization verification.
Read originalHKEX has released its monthly report on IPO applications, delistings, and suspensions for September 2026, disclosing key regulatory statistics for the period. As of September 30, 2026, the total number of listed companies on HKEX reached 2,772, with 933 IPO applications processed year-to-date in 2026. The report also outlines key metrics such as the median processing time for various listing application documents.
Read originalThe Hong Kong government announced that the Stamp Duty (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2026 will be gazetted on October 2, implementing the relaxed stamp duty relief for intra-group asset transfers proposed in the 2026-27 Budget. Under current rules, affiliated enterprises are recognized if they directly or indirectly hold 90% or more of each other's issued share capital; the bill will lower this shareholding threshold to 75%, and include direct or indirect beneficial interests and voting rights as recognition criteria, covering new types of enterprises such as limited liability partnerships and companies limited by guarantee that do not issue shares.
Read originalHKEX launches the photography exhibition "A Place to Gather: Our 40 Years at Exchange Square" to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hong Kong's modern exchange. The four-week exhibition features five themed zones, showcasing rare photographs, archival footage and interactive experiences, and is open to the public free of charge. HKEX plans to open a new museum in 2027, and the upgraded HKEX Connect Hall will expand community engagement.
Read originalHong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) welcomed the listing of four ETFs this month that track its cross-market indices, marking the first investment products launched for the underlying benchmark indices. The four ETFs respectively track the HKEX-Bursa Malaysia Large-Cap Index, the HKEX-KRX Semiconductor Index, and the HKEX Technology and US Technology 100 Index, using a 60/40 weighted design of 60% Hong Kong-listed securities and 40% overseas securities, and are expected to be included in Southbound Stock Connect.
Read originalThe Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) and eMPF Company Limited, leveraging the centralised management capabilities of the eMPF platform, have introduced a number of enhanced measures to combat fraudulent early MPF withdrawal. These measures include requiring early withdrawal applicants to submit original supporting documents for review, updating the MPF withdrawal application form, and refining the medical certification requirements for early withdrawal applications based on total incapacity or terminal illness. Forging or using false documents constitutes a serious criminal offence, carrying a maximum penalty of 14 years' imprisonment upon conviction.
Read originalHKEX announced that its wholly-owned subsidiaries, the on-exchange derivatives clearing houses Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited (HKCC) and Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (SEOCH), will, starting from November 2026 and subject to regulatory approval, include Chinese government bonds, policy bank bonds held under Northbound Bond Connect, and offshore bonds issued by the Ministry of Finance in the scope of eligible non-cash collateral to cover margin requirements.
Read originalPrudential announced on September 24, 2026 the appointment of Naveed Irshad as Regional CEO for Indonesia, Philippines and Africa, effective October 26, 2026. Naveed will also be responsible for the Group's health and product business, join the Group Executive Committee, be based in Hong Kong and report to Group Chief Executive Anil Wadhwani. Naveed has over 30 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry, previously worked at Manulife, and served as President and CEO of Manulife Canada.
Read originalPrudential announced that Chan Shih-shan, CEO of Prudential Singapore, will transfer to the newly created role of Chief Partnership Officer at its asset management arm, Amundi Investment, effective September 28. She will be based in Singapore, report to Amundi CEO Rajiv Mittal, and join its executive management committee. Chan will lead efforts to strengthen collaboration between Prudential’s life insurance business and Amundi, developing investment, wealth, and retirement solutions for Asian clients. Former Prudential Singapore CFO Andreas Rosenthal will serve as interim CEO of Prudential Singapore effective September 28, while the search for a permanent CEO continues.
Read originalThe HKMA issued a circular on September 23, 2026, launching a review of the Enhanced Competency Framework for banking practitioners, addressed to all authorized institutions. This review is linked to relevant current circulars issued on June 18, 2020, and December 18, 2015, with supporting attachments updated simultaneously on September 23, 2026.
Read originalThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) held the 2026 Treasury Markets Summit on September 23, 2026, where Chief Executive Eddie Yue delivered a keynote speech focusing on the development of Hong Kong's bond market. He noted that the Hong Kong bond market has achieved a compound annual growth rate of 20% over the past 20 years, and more than half of the world's digital bonds were issued in Hong Kong in the first half of 2026. The market development will be advanced from four dimensions: diversification, depth, vibrancy, and digitalization.
Read originalThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a circular on current GS-2 transition planning on September 22, 2026, applicable to all authorized institutions. This circular is directly linked to the current SPM-NGL document, cross-references the CPR document filed on July 20, 2021, and replaces the old version of SPM-NGL and its corresponding circular dated December 30, 2021.
Read originalCarmen Chu, Assistant Director (Banking Supervision) of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, delivered a speech at the Welcome Reception of the 2026 Asia Pacific FinTech Innovation Lab, noting that the Lab has been running for 13 years and serves as an important bridge connecting fintech startups with the practical operational needs of the Asian banking sector.
Read originalThe Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) has publicly welcomed Hong Kong's "First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development 2026–2030" and related measures in the 2026 Policy Address. The Association participated in the Five-Year Plan consultation and endorses the Plan's inclusion of core industry priorities such as strengthening Mainland connectivity, broadening market access, promoting financial innovation, and enhancing talent development.
Read originalThe Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee released economic projections from the September 15-16 FOMC meeting. The projections are presented in tables and charts and were released at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday. Media inquiries can be directed to the specified email address or phone number.
Read originalThe Federal Reserve released a statement from the Federal Open Market Committee on September 16, 2026, deciding by a vote of 12 in favor and 0 against to raise the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%. The adjustment is intended to support the Federal Reserve's dual mandate and promote a more timely return of inflation to the 2% target. The Committee will continue to maintain its policy of ample reserves in the banking system. Economic activity is currently expanding at a solid pace, and inflation remains elevated.
Read originalFollowing the established mechanism, the HKMA has raised its Base Rate by 25 basis points to 4.25%, effective immediately. This adjustment corresponds to the Federal Reserve's decision to raise the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75-4%, in line with market expectations. Hong Kong's monetary and financial markets continue to operate in an orderly manner. The HKMA will continue to closely monitor market developments to maintain monetary and financial stability.
Read originalChapter 7 of the 2026 Policy Address focuses on enhancing social well-being, covering directions such as quality education development, talent cultivation, youth, women, and family development. In the education sector, an AI digital education learning resource platform will be launched, the articulation of primary and secondary school curricula will be optimized, and the Education Ordinance will be revised to require teachers to hold practicing certificates. The Excellence Enhancement Programme for public schools will be launched in the 2026/27 academic year. At the same time, the additional training allowance of HK$1,000 per month for registered apprentices will be extended for two years, and Upskill Hong Kong is expected to release the first phase of the skills training framework in the first quarter of 2027.
Read originalIn the 2026 Policy Address delivered by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on September 16, 2026, two personal tax measures to encourage childbirth were proposed, both requiring legislative amendments to implement. The first measure raises the child allowance for the second and subsequent children born to taxpayers on or after September 16, 2026, as well as the additional child allowance for the first two years after a child's birth, from HK$140,000 to HK$160,000. This arrangement takes effect from the 2026/27 tax year, and claims can be made through established procedures until the child reaches the age of 25.
Read originalThe Hong Kong SAR Government has announced Part 6 of the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address, focusing on the development of the Northern Metropolis. The Northern Metropolis will take university towns as its core, planning to develop three university towns in San Tin, Hung Shui Kiu, and Ta Kwu Ling, with a total planned area of over 1,000 hectares, creating a development pattern that integrates education, technology, industry, talent, and livability. The three university towns will respectively focus on medicine and life health technology, higher education for intelligent manufacturing applications, and art and blue-green integrated development, with supporting promotion of related industries and research carrier construction.
Read originalThe Hong Kong SAR Government has released the 2026 Policy Address, proposing a number of policies to attract talent, optimize visas, and build an international education hub. The Address proposes considering adding categories related to artificial intelligence applications to the Talent List, which currently covers 60 types of professions with local shortages.
Read originalThe Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) issued a press release on September 16, 2026, welcoming the Chief Executive’s announcement of Hong Kong’s first Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) and the 2026 Policy Address on the same day. It stated that it will fully support the implementation of measures to optimize the MPF system and enhance retirement protection.
Read originalHKEX has issued an announcement declaring the forfeiture of unclaimed first interim dividends for 2020. The announcement is a formal notice issued by HKEX and does not mention any additional rules or transitional arrangements.
Read originalManulife Financial filed a 6-K foreign issuer report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2026, for the reporting period ending September 11, 2026. This filing includes the main 6-K document and Exhibit EX-99.1, with the complete submission file number 0001193125-26-388875.
Read originalFWD Group has released its interim report for the six months ended June 30. The report is the 2026 interim report, covering the corresponding half-year operating period.
Read originalHKEX, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and Nasdaq Dubai jointly announced the establishment of a strategic working group to deepen financial market cooperation and connectivity between the international financial centers of Hong Kong and Dubai. The working group focuses on five key areas: sustainable finance, Islamic finance, innovation, capital market development, and market connectivity. The announcement was made at the HKMA-DFSA Joint Climate Finance Conference held in Hong Kong on the same day, which attracted over 350 online and offline participants from both regions.
Read originalPrudential maintained second place in the 2026 global MDRT rankings for multinational companies, with first-time qualifiers in Asia and Africa up 14% year-on-year. Its Indonesian market has ranked first locally for more than a decade, Hong Kong rose to third globally and second locally, Singapore led locally in TOT qualifiers, and Africa is the only insurance company to have entered the MDRT global top 100 company rankings in the past three years. Mainland China MDRT qualifiers grew 40% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, and Prudential recently established an MDRT advisory committee covering 11 agency markets to drive improvements in agency professionalism.
Read originalOn September 9, 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a circular on private market investments addressed to registered institutions. This circular is currently in effect and is linked to historical circulars in the same series issued on April 8, 2016, July 8, 2019, and November 22, 2019.
Read originalManulife Financial submitted a 6-K foreign issuer report to the U.S. SEC on September 3, 2026, for the reporting period of September 2, 2026, and the document was accepted by the SEC on September 2, 2026. This submission includes the 6-K main document and EX-99.1 exhibit, with complete submission text number 0001193125-26-380511.
Read originalOn September 3, 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a circular on remote account opening for individual customers addressed to all authorized institutions. This circular is currently in effect and is linked to multiple related current and archived circular documents issued between 2019 and 2026.
Read originalManulife Financial submitted a 6-K foreign issuer report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 2, 2026, for the reporting period of September 1, 2026, and the report was accepted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1, 2026. This submission includes 3 documents: the 6-K main document, the EX-99.1 exhibit, and 1 image. Manulife Financial's registered office is located at 200 Bloor Street East, Toronto.
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